Obituaries

Oct 2, 2023

Gerald Samuel Eakin, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2023. He was born on May 19, 1945, in Canton, Ohio, to William & LaVonne (Hughes) Eakin.

Gerald was a 1963 graduate of East Canton High School where he played basketball. He retired from the Timken Company after 35 years of service.

He was an active...

Sep 26, 2023

Brenda Momirovic, age 72, of East Canton, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.  She was born on March 5, 1951 in Canton to Eugene and Marilyn (Dewalt) Petroli.

Brenda graduated from East Canton High School in 1969.  She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. She was employed as a librarian at the Stark Co....

Sep 26, 2023

David L. Doney, age 75, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Aultman Hospital. He was born in Canton, Ohio, on January 13, 1948, to Neldon and Ada (Spargrove) Doney.

David served his country honorably and was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Louisville City Fire Department in 2012 after 34 years...

Sep 25, 2023

Robert L. Arnold of Canton passed away September 25, 2023, at Aultman Compassionate Care after a courageous, long struggle.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 27, 1964, in Canton and was a graduate of GlenOak High School.   Bob worked for many years in security at Aultman Hospital.

He is survived by his mother, Nancy...

Sep 21, 2023

Wayne Rauschenbach, age 71, passed away on September 21, 2023. 

He was born on November 21, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, to Jack & Dolores (Bratka) Rauschenbach.

Wayne was a 1969 graduate of Canton South High School.  He went on to serve is country in the US Air Force for 26 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children,...

Sep 21, 2023

Reva M. (Harper) Reed, age 86, passed away September 21, 2023. She was born, April 21, 1937, in Countsville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Johnny B. and Alice D. (Parker) Harper.

 Reva resided in the Canton area since the age of 11. She was employed at McCroy’s Five and Dime in her high school years.  After graduation...

Sep 15, 2023

Shirley L. Hawthorne, age 73, passed away on September 15, 2023.

She was born on May 3, 1950 in Canton, OH to Roger C. and Laura E. (Lindsey) Truex.

She graduated from East Canton High School.

Shirley was a homemaker and loved horses.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Sep 14, 2023

Nancy J. Ayers, age 76, passed away on September 14, 2023.  She was born on February 10, 1947, in Coshocton, OH to E. James and Lottie (Watts) Sullivan. Nancy is now reunited with the love of her life; George H. Ayers who died on June 15, 2020. Their bond was a testament to the enduring power of...

Sep 10, 2023

Larry “Coach” Gerzina

Larry “Coach” Gerzina was born in Canton, Ohio on September 23, 1936, to the late Anthony W. and Barbara (Evanstitch) Gerzina. He passed away on September 10, 2023, after a long illness with Alzheimer’s. He was a graduate of Canton South High School 1955 and a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, after...

Sep 4, 2023

Opal (Bechtel) Laubender Zunkehr Seefong, age 100, passed away on September 4, 2023.

She was born on February 22, 1923, in Canton, Ohio, to Lester and Stella (Snyder) Bechtel.

Opal was an East Canton graduate, member of Grace Brethren Church in N Canton where she directed the choir for over 30 years and sang solos;...

Sep 4, 2023

Dennis Eugene Lillie, age 70, passed away on September 4, 2023.

He was born on April 12, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, to Wayne and Florence (Waers) Lillie.

Dennis is a 1971 East Canton graduate, retired from the Hoover Company, avid coin collector, and enjoyed being outdoors.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Sep 3, 2023

Eva Jean Mayer, age 85, passed away on September 3, 2023.

She was born on July 19, 1938, in Woodsfield, Ohio, to Jesse and Laverne (Saffle) Stephen.

Eva was a 1957 graduate of Canton South High School, member of Moreland Christian Church. She was an avid camper and loved to do puzzles and crafts.

Sep 3, 2023

Sharon Erickson, age 66, went to be with the lord on September 3, 2023 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness.

She was born on November 7, 1956, in Canton, OH to the late William and Lillian (Kessler) Crosbie.

Sharon was raised and resided her entire life in East Canton, graduated from...

Sep 1, 2023

Irene L. Penland, age 81, passed away on September 1, 2023.

She was born on October 22, 1941  in Port Washington, OH, to Omer and Thelma (Dickinson) Cutlip.

Irene was member of the Canton Baptist Temple, formerly employed by Burger King.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughters, Christy (Roy McMillan), Tracey...

Aug 31, 2023

Connie Sue Crawford Faries, a woman whose life radiated warmth, compassion, and a zest for adventure, passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on August 15, 1955, in Dover, Ohio, Connie was the beloved daughter of Lyle G. Crawford and Sarah Katherine (Russell) Crawford.

Connie's life was marked by love and commitment, especially in her...

Aug 28, 2023

Lilly Marie Young born on August 28th 2023 to the parents of Catera Williams and Dylan Young and passed away on August 28th 2023.

She is survived by her two older sisters, Ava and Layla; grandparents, Jennifer Swartz and Michael Williams, parents of mother; grandparents, Lora and Rick Stevens, parents of the father; aunts, Misty Shahan and...

Aug 28, 2023

Norma Jean Bechtel

Age 96, of East Canton was called home to be with her Savior on August 28, 2023. The only daughter of Ralph and Alice Coy, Norma Jean was born February 13, 1927 on the family farm in Robertsville, Ohio.  As a young girl she attended Robertsville Grade School and then graduated from...

Aug 27, 2023

Walter Hoover Jr., age 59, passed away on August 27, 2023.

He was born on December 31, 1963, in Canton, Ohio, to Walter and Maureen (Pealy) Hoover.

Walter graduated from Canton McKinley High School and attended Mount Union College. He was employed at Canton Regency as a maintenance man, he was a jack of all...

Aug 26, 2023

Ralph E. Milburn III, age 73, passed away on August 26, 2023.

He was born on November 30, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Ralph and Elynor (Clark) Milburn.

Ralph retired from Quality Bolt & Screw in Brecksville, Ohio. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cars but especially spending time with his family and friends. Those left to...

Aug 26, 2023

Susan B. Vincent, age 69, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

She was born on January 16, 1954, in East Liverpool, to Harold and Doris (Kryder) Morrow.

She graduated from Malone University with a master’s in education.  She went on to teach in the Minerva Local Schools for 33 years.

Those left...